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Students wait for GCSE and BTec grades as app launches for 750 schools in England

Some pupils in England will be able to see their grades on their phones from 11:00 BST on Thursday.

PM Modi promised free coaching. Tamil Nadu has tried it with some success

IIT Bombay introduces new e-PG Diploma in Computer Science and AI with Generative AI and LLM modules

IIT Bombay ePG Diploma 2026: IIT Bombay has launched an e-Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence through its Educational Outreach initiative. The programme covers computer science, artificial intelligence and machine learning, including Generative AI, LLMs, AI Agents, R...

NEET UG Counselling 2026: MCC revises Round 1 result date to August 21; check details here

The MCC has revised the NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 schedule, with seat allotment processing on August 19-20 and results scheduled for August 21. Candidates allotted seats must report and join by August 31. The revised timeline covers AIQ, Deemed and Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER and AFMC...

Freedom of speech in law schools

End to End Chip Design at Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies-Technical Campus (VIPS-TC)

Aryan Nishad’s Bribes.fyi, which tracks alleged bribe demands, shuts down after going viral and seeks help to return

Bribes.fyi, the crowdsourced anti-bribery platform created by Aryan Nishad, has been temporarily shut down after going unexpectedly viral, recording more than 5 million requests and around 200,000 new users in 48 hours, according to a LinkedIn update. The team says it plans to return after putting s...

Competency-based assessment

The Hindu hosted a webinar titled, ‘Competency-based assessment’, on August 17, 5:00 p.m.

Karnataka PGCET result 2026 declared for MBA, MCA, MTech: Check score, rank and result link

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka PGCET 2026 results for MBA, MCA and MTech aspirants. Candidates can now access their scores and ranks online by entering their PGCET number and date of birth. The result marks the beginning of the next phase, with candidates advis...

Supreme Court puts NTA on the spot over NEET reforms: ‘No more ad-hoc measures’ as exam system faces major changes

The Supreme Court has sought a fresh report from the NTA on implementing key recommendations for NEET reforms, stressing that changes must be permanent rather than ad-hoc. As the government introduces tighter question-paper checks, replaces 600 experts and strengthens security, the court’s focus rem...

The Financial Aid Community Needs Clarity and Accountability From ED

The Financial Aid Community Needs Clarity and Accountability From ED sara.custer@in… Wed, 08/19/2026 - 10:20 AM And it needs more critical coverage of the sweeping regulatory changes administrators are being asked to implement. Byline(s) Letters to the Editor

Zepto’s alleged ‘20-kg’ internship rule sparks gender bias row: When does a job requirement cross the line?

The alleged Zepto internship advertisement has triggered a debate over gender, physical requirements and fairness in campus hiring. The purported notice, offering Rs 20,000 monthly, reportedly sought male students while requiring candidates to lift 20 kg and stand for 10–12 hours. As questions mount...